Baltic premiere
Young Hearts
Unexpected first love.
Thirteen-year-old Elias becomes attracted to his new neighbour, fourteen-year-old Alexander. Soon Elias realizes that he's truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander’s heart.
Recommended age 14+
Anthony Schatteman (1989) graduated from the KASK School of Arts in Ghent after which he obtained an additional master’s degree in film studies and visual culture at the University of Antwerp. The world of young people and their relationships with the people around them form a common thread in his work, characterised by burgeoning sexuality. Anthony portrays universal characters that everyone can identify with, in a stylised way, with little dialogue and attention to emotions that are difficult to express. His first short film “Kiss Me Softly” was a true festival favourite, winning awards at international film festivals worldwide. His debut film “Young Hearts”, produced by Polar Bear, premiered at the Berlinale Generation Kplus.
The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night (2019), New Queer Visions: Seeing Is Believing (2020), L'homme inconnu (2021), Young Hearts (2024), Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings (2024)
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